Cucumber Gimlet: Summer Cocktail
This Cucumber Gimlet is a refreshing twist on the classic gin cocktail, blending crisp cucumber juice with botanical gin, bright lime, and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for summer brunches, garden parties, or relaxing evenings, it’s elegant, easy to make, and beautifully garnished with cucumber ribbons for a stunning presentation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail
- Category: Beverages, Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American, Contemporary
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin (Hendrick’s Flora Adora recommended)
- Fresh cucumber (peeled, muddled for juice)
- 1 oz fresh lime juice (or lime cordial for a sweeter version)
- ¾ oz simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water dissolved)
- Optional garnish: cucumber ribbon on a cocktail pick
- Optional garnish: fresh mint sprig
Instructions
- Muddle Cucumber: Peel cucumber and muddle a few slices in a cocktail shaker to release juice and flavor.
- Add Ingredients: Pour in gin, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake: Fill shaker with ice, shake vigorously until chilled.
- Strain: Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
- Garnish: Add cucumber ribbon and/or mint sprig for presentation.
Notes
- Replace simple syrup with honey syrup or elderflower liqueur for flavor variation.
- Add sparkling water for a lighter, fizzy cocktail.
- Make cucumber juice ahead of time, but use within 24 hours for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://recipesbyliza.com/cucumber-gimlet-summer-cocktail/
